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UAB is one of only six centers in the world with this technology, which enables 3D device visualization using light to guide navigation of wires and catheters through blood vessels.
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The infusion therapy can help shrink tumors that are otherwise inoperable.
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NIH selects UAB and UA as research sites for a longitudinal study on child development since pregnancy.
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New techniques and understanding of hip disorders are leading to new ways to prevent or treat hip deterioration.
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The 10-week trial will include meals provided by study investigators.
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Guinness World Records officially named Curtis Means, born at 21 weeks and one day at UAB Hospital, the most premature infant to survive.
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Young cancer survivors are at higher risk of developing subsequent HPV-related cancers than the general population, but less likely to receive the HPV vaccine. Findings from the first clinical trial of its kind support making HPV vaccination a routine part of oncologic care for all young cancer survivors, researchers say.
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The partnership between UAB and Tuskegee will build a community of scientists committed to inclusive excellence.
The van will begin making stops at several locations in Birmingham on Nov. 7 and 21, and Dec. 5 and 19.
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UAB Medicine and Children’s of Alabama receive national rare diseases designation.
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Many Americans are catching up on missed holiday plans, but should you go ahead and receive your booster shot to ensure the safety of yourself and others?
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UAB’s research and reputation land it among the top institutions in the world.
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A study conducted by UAB researchers found that using genetic information for choosing medical treatment after getting a heart stent reduces the risk of potentially fatal cardiovascular events.
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Richard J. Whitley, M.D., receives highest honor from the American Pediatric Society.
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Michael Straughn will advance women’s patient care practices as the new vice chair of UAB’s Section of Quality and Patient Safety.
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A Vision Science Graduate Program student in the UAB School of Optometry has received an F30 NIH grant, marking the first of its kind to be awarded in the program history.
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UAB’s Julie Kanter, M.D., says statewide surveillance programs for sickle cell disease can help facilitate progress to improve outcomes.
Treating blood disorders and cancers cannot be done alone. It requires the strong will of a patient, the support of family, and the compassion and expertise of a world-renowned health care team, like those with the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB’s Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cell Therapy program.
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Preclinical experiments show how to identify non-responding tumors and improve their response to immunotherapy, using two investigational new drugs that are permitted for human use. Physicians could immediately start investigational research in patients to test the effectiveness of this personalized approach.
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View photos of the Heersink family’s being honored at a UAB Football game.
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